Chapter 6 :The Revolution in France Another six years went by and Lucie and Charles Darnay were happy together.

They now had a young daughter, also called Lucie. Doctor Manette had never fallen into his illness again and he, too, was cheerful and contented.

Mr Lorry continued his Sunday visits to the household and was regarded as one of the family. Sydney Carton visited the family as well, but only came five or six times a year.

He took care never to drink wine on the days when he came to the house. One night in July 1789, Mr Lorry came to the house after he had finished work at Tellson's Bank.

He seemed tired. It's been a busy day, ' he said.

Our customers in France are uneasy. our Paris office has been full of customers and all of them have been leaving their money and valuables for us to look after.

They all want their property sent to England as soon as possible. The situation in France is serous, ' commented Charles Darnay.

The news form there is not good. There was much excitement in the Saint Antoine district of Paris that day.

Many people could be seen in the streets. Most of them were carrying weapons.

Defarge was issuing orders to the men who stood near him. His face was determined and solemn.